I am a wedding and lifestyle photographer. I also do senior pictures, maternity pictures, baby pictures, and family portraits. Engagement sessions are some of my favorites!

2.How long have you been in the photography industry and where are you located?

I have been a photographer for much of my life. I was always the member of the family who took all the holiday, birthday, and graduation photos. I have been in the wedding industry since 2007. I am located in Grand Rapids, MI but have photographed weddings all over lower and centralMichigan. I am willing to travel and would LOVE to do a destination wedding some day!

3.What type of clients do you like to work with (traditional, modern, etc.)?

I like to work with a variety of people. I sincerely enjoy unique people. I adore talking with anyone about their relationship; how they fell in love, the proposal story, and finally all the plans they have for the big day.

4.How would you classify your style of photography?

I shoot a combination of posed and documentary style photos. My main goal while I am photographing a wedding it to capture real moments that happen. Recreating the smile a groom gives his bride when he first sees her in her dress is impossible. The same holds true for a father walking his daughter down the aisle or grandparents proudly watching on as new union is formed. These are the “magic” moments in life that I strive to capture.

5.When you’re not busy working, how do you like to spend your downtime?

When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my fabulous husband. Together we like to travel, garden, peruse rummage sales, and admire antiques. I love spending time outdoors camping, hiking, swimming, and kayaking. My family and friends are my cheerleaders and support network so being with them is a priority when I’m not working.

6.What is one crazy story of something that has happened while you were working?

I had an unfortunate clothing mishap once when photographing a wedding. I purchased a new silk button down blouse and wore it for the first time to a wedding. It was not stitched together well and started to unravel part way through the morning. I managed to fasten it together with safety pins, borrowed from the bride, but by the end of the evening, it was barely holding. I had to keep my Shoot Sac tightly stretched across me to keep my top together. It was awful. I will never wear a button down shirt to a wedding again!